I intend to develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or physical health.

I intend to develop self-discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others.

I intend to use what I learn in class constructively and defensively, to help myself and my fellow men and women, and never to be abusive or offensive.

Meaning of Belts

WHITE BELT

White light gives the appearance of purity and brilliance, but when directed through a prism, we can see that it is composed of all the colors of the spectrum. So it is that the beginner, whose vision is pure and pristine; when it is directed through the prism of training and sincerity and effort, we can see that his essence is potential. He is the seed hidden beneath the winter's snow.

YELLOW BELT

This represents the warmth of the winter's sun that melts the winter's snow and allows the seed to germinate. This is the birth of conscious and purposeful action.

ORANGE BELT

As the orange hues of each sunrise represent the beginning of the new days, so the orange belt represents a new beginning for the student. This is the first step forward in a journey that is unfolding

PURPLE BELT

In ancient Rome, purple was the color reserved for the emperor. The student now conducts himself with the pride and dignity of royal manner. Also, purple is a magical deep color meaning dark and strong.

GREEN BELT

This is the color of the sprout and represents the spring when growth and activity abound.

BLUE BELT

This is the color of youth, ambition, and growth. The seedling is now reaching for the blue sky.

BROWN BELT

This is the color of the soil in which all the nutrients are contained that grow the seedling into a beautiful flower. It is at this point the flower should start to mature and develop its petals.

RED BELT

This represents the summer sun that swelters with the intensity of the flowering arts.

BLACK BELT

This is the color of mastery. No color added to this color can change or improve it. This completes a cycle that is now begun again.

Tae Kwon Do Poomsae (Forms)

Taekwondo poomsae, or forms, are patterns of movements which combine Tae Kwon Do technique with a structure and pattern of movement. Poomsae teach students self-defense, power-breathing, discipline, and proper technique.

Kwon's Tae Kwon Do teaches "Taeguek" poomsae, which is the standard poomsae style of the World Taekwondo Federation, and poomsae are defined here.

Each poomsae has an associated principle such as earth, wind, or fire, but are all general principles of life. There are eight taeguk poomsae, one for each "poom" (color-belt rank). There are also nine dan poomsae, one for each "dan" (black-belt rank).

The first eight poomsae are named "Taeguk (1-8) Jang" The first being "Taeguk Il Jang", the second "Taeguk Ee Jang", etc. Il and Ee are Korean terms for 1st and 2nd. The word "Jang" is Korean for chapter. This translates to Taeguek 1st chapter, and so on.

Taeguk Poomsae

Each of these poomsae has a link to an animated demonstration of the form on YouTube. Please follow the link to see your form's details.

6) Jitae: means a man standing on the ground with the two feet, looking over the sky.

7) Chonkwon: means the Heaven's Great Mighty, which is the origin of all the creature and itself the cosmos.

8) Hansu:means water which is the source of substance preserving the life and growing all the creatures.

9) Ilyeo: means the thought of a great Buddhist priest of Silla Dynasty, Saint Wonhyo, which is characterized by the philosophy of oneness of mind (spirit) and body (material). It teaches that a point, a line or a circle ends up after all in one.

More information about each Poomsae and their forms can be found on the World Taekwondo Federation's website here.